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Cyberbullying in South African Schools  

A Deep Dive into the Crisis and Responses Introduction Cyberbullying has emerged as a significant concern in South African schools, affecting learners' mental health, academic performance, and overall well-being. Unlike traditional bullying, cyberbullying occurs...

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WHAT IS CYBERBULLYING?

Cyberbullying is any form of intentional harm inflicted through digital communication tools—whether it’s on a phone, a social media platform, or a game chat. It includes threats, humiliation, exclusion, and even impersonation, and it can affect anyone—anywhere,...

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Safeguarding Against Phishing Threats.

A Comprehensive Guide: In the rapidly evolving landscape of cybersecurity, phishing has emerged as a pervasive threat, with cybercriminals employing increasingly sophisticated tactics to deceive individuals and compromise sensitive information. Businesses in South...

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The Crucial Role of Cyber Insurance

In an era where technology fuels business operations, the rise of cyber threats necessitates proactive measures to mitigate potential risks. Cyber insurance, also known as cyber liability insurance, emerges as a vital tool for entities navigating the digital...

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Personal cyber insurance cover

In the tech symphony, where data winds blow, CyberAweh conducts the tune, security on the go, safeguarding the show. BUY IT ONLINE HERE https://my-cyber.thinkexpert.co.za/?token=ISA-2  Get cover here from R22.50 per month. Personal Cyber Insurance Cover...

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Safeguard South African Schools:

Lessons from MOVEit Hack The recent revelation by the National Student Clearinghouse regarding the MOVEit hack should serve as a stark reminder to South African schools about the critical importance of fortifying their cyber infrastructure against potential attacks....

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CyberAweh

CyberAweh's holistic approach to POPI compliance with Insurance. Who needs POPIA and PAIA compliance? Anyone who conducts any business profession or trade as well as anyone who collects any personal information relating to individuals, companies or otherwise. We are...

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HUMAN HARDWARE

HUMAN HARDWARE

'Human Hardware' is by far the most vulnerable element of any business and companies should operate on a prevention over cure basis. Human error is the cause of up to 95% of cyber security breaches, and with simple awareness training courses this number can be...

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Awareness is power.

Awareness is power.

If your email was compromised in a notable breach these services will let you know. BreachAlarm, DeHashed and Have I been Pwned. Not being aware can leave organisations vulnerable to attack. 1 Identify your top risks. Properly identifying your risks will help shape...

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HOME WORKING INCREASES CYBER-SECURITY FEARS

HOME WORKING INCREASES CYBER-SECURITY FEARS

Found this interesting article on BBC news. Home working increases cyber-security fears by David Silverberg and Will Smale. A senior computer network manager for a global financial services company, Peter (who did not want to give his surname, or the name of his...

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What to do after a suspected or reported data breach.

What to do after a suspected or reported data breach.

Do you suspect or has it been reported that your account has been compromised? Take note!!! Be concerned but there are a few steps you can take immediately to protect your account and to limit the damage. Study the details about the breach. Look closely to learn what...

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What is POPI?

POPI stands for Protection of Personal Information.  Organisations should consider what Personal Information they capture, manage and store, and how best to secure IT.  POPI is all about Privacy. Develop a POPI Plan. These simple measures may help your...

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Why CyberAweh Cyber Security Awareness Training

Can you recognise a Business Email Compromise (BEC) scam such as CEO fraud?   Do your employees know what not to click on and do they understand their information security responsibilities? Did you invest in technology that protects sensitive business data? Do you...

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Frikkie CyberAweh

Illustration credit to Joyoftech This illustration Created by the Joy of Tech says it all about Ransomware which restricts us from using our own devises until we pay up. Be Aweh:  When they get hold of the sensitive data or pictures on your devices, they again...

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Can we avoid cyber-attacks on the healthcare industry?

Can we avoid cyber-attacks on the healthcare industry?

Having personally spent time  at Baragwanath, Charlotte Maxeke and Helen Joseph hospitals, I could not help noticing how inadequate systems leaves these health facilities open to massive breaches and cyber-attacks. A recent article written by  Guðrún Vaka Helgadóttir...

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MINDFULNESS AND CYBER SECURITY

MINDFULNESS AND CYBER SECURITY

Bringing mindfulness to cyber security. We are so often misled by our own thoughts. As Rhonda Burn says. We allow our thoughts to have a party at our expense. What’s the expense we may ask. The cost of repairing the damage resultant from reacting either by reflex or...

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Our reflexive response to clicking on malicious links

Our reflexive response to clicking on malicious links

Our reflexive response to clicking on malicious links Implement A rigorous staff training program on cyber security geared to change the reflexive response Why Research done at the University of Sussex and the University of Auckland proved that clicking on phishing...

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POPIA Deadline July 2021

POPIA Deadline July 2021

POPIA Deadline July 2021 All organisations who process personal information about employees, customers, and suppliers and those who process data and share information offshore must comply to provisions as set out in the Protection of Personal Information Act. (POPIA)...

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Combatting Ransomware

An email with malicious link: Email viruses are mostly linked with phishing attacks in which hackers send out malicious email messages that appear as if they have been sent from authorized sources, including internet search sites, social media, victim's bank or even...

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CYBER SECURITY AWARENESS TRAINING

We guarantee to bring continuous awareness. Humans are responsible for 95% of breaches. Our clients are mostly those who are not 100% sure of the level of cyber security awareness amongst employees and that they are not sure where to start. Our mission is to guide our...

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CLEAN DESK POLICY FROM a Cyber Awehness perspective.

Our desks are not a safe place to keep confidential documents out in the open. In a busy workplace, you never know who might walk past your workstation. Most people today have easy access to the digital cameras in their mobile phones, so it’s easier than ever to...

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SECURE YOUR HOME WiFi

If you're working from home make sure your home WiFi is secure and encrypted.              Users often set up their home networks in a rush to get their connection ready as soon as possible. Most people...

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CYBER HYGIENE TIPS

info@cyberaweh.co.za Your computer and network are your most valuable assets in business. Without it you just can’t work. Gone are the days where we store information in lever arch files and filing cabinets. We now  store virtually. Our virtual tools are also a source...

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MEET EventBot FOR EASY ACCESS INTO YOUR BANKING ACCOUNT.

WATCH OUT do not download Apps from untrusted third-party sites and stores Security researches are sounding the alarm over a newly discovered malware that targets banking apps The malware called EventBot masquerades as a legitimate Android App similar to Microsoft...

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HOW TO PROTECT YOUR CYBER ENVIRONMENT

We owe it to ourselves and to our organisations to protect it in by learning how to protect ourselves. No matter what cyber security software it cannot give full guarantee. 95% of breaches are resultant from human error. Important Must Know Educate all employees on...

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CYBERSPACE VULNERABLE

Cybercriminals exploit weaknesses in the global domain of the information environment which consists of  interdependent networks of information technology infrastructures and data, including the Internet, telecommunications networks, computer systems, and...

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WHY INVEST IN CYBER SECURITY AWARENESS TRAINING

THE VALUE OF CYBER AWEHNESS TRAINING You will notice that we call it Awehness training purposefully sending out greetings of Respect Love and Gratitude. We practise physical distancing by standing two meters apart with palms pressed together or hands folded together...

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Book Review Connecting the Dots John Chambers CEO CISCO

Connecting the Dots by John Chambers CEO CISCO Book Review by Elvis Beck Founder Director CyberAweh Chambers starts his book by describing how at six years old he lost his footing on a rock and fell into a raging river with rapids and a strong current while fishing...

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What We Do

CyberAwehWhat we doWe offer fast easy enjoyable online Cyber Awehness trainingYou will notice that we call it Awehness training purposefully sending out greetings of Respect Love and Gratitude. We practise physical distancing by standing two meters apart with palms...

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IS WORKING FROM HOME HERE TO STAY

The question is no longer “is remote working here to stay” The real question is “what trends are growing along the remote work land scape” Buffer AngelList conducted a survey with over 3500 remote workers around the world who gave their experiences and feelings around...

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Education and awareness makes you better and stronger

Education and awareness makes you better and stronger

Learn how to defend and recover from cyber-attacks Hackers are taking advantage of the dramatic increase of people working from home and kids learning from home  “Does education and awareness make you better and stronger? Yes, and by continuing to learn from each...

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Work Anywhere Any Time With CyberAweh

Work anywhere anytime with CyberAweh Employees are now connecting to corporate networks via web and cloud apps, as well as remote services like VPNs and RDP to do their jobs Unfortunately, these conveniences come with several threats. Phishing Brute force attacks...

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CORONA CYBERCRIME

Recently Europol joined a global clampdown on corona criminals helping to seize more than 4 million units of sham medication, breaking up and taking down thousands of criminal websites and links. The pandemic has opened a business opportunity for Cyber criminals....

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Some true horror cyber bullying stories I read about

Some true horror cyber bullying stories I read about

This horror story is a case of child depression made worse because of cyberbullying. Megan had suffered from severe depression from the age of eight and was already taking antipsychotics and antidepressants. While they helped slightly, she still suffered from her...

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The Top 10 Security Awareness Topics

The Top 10 Security Awareness Topics

Security Awareness training is essential for companies but can be a daunting task. Recently the new General data protection regulation (GDPR) took effect in Europe. Not only is GDPR compliance necessary for all companies, but this new regulation also makes it...

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Is Security Awareness Training getting outdated?

Is Security Awareness Training getting outdated?

If you are a CISO or a DPO, chances are you’re responsible for security awareness training. But you’re not a teacher. Am I right? So why are you responsible for training, when it is your responsibility to protect the company’s data? The truth is, hackers, like most...

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The Idea behind CyberAweh

The idea manifested in 2015 while consulting for a large insurance company in Johannesburg, it was at a time when Cyber Awareness and Cyber Insurance was in its infancy and growing in demand. We developed Cyber Insurance Policies, Identity theft Policies and Cyber...

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